DELMARVA — Prairie plants could offer Delaware farmers a new tool for improving soil health and water quality on their operations. Judd McCullum from Hoksey Native Seeds in Iowa says incorporating native plant varieties into farming areas adds valuable organic matter to the soil. These indigenous plants build soil structure year after year, potentially boosting productivity while addressing environmental concerns. It’s an approach gaining attention as producers look for ways to enhance land quality.
Markets
Commodity trading closed mixed Monday. May corn futures settled at $4.45¾ per bushel, down 2¾ cents. May soybeans dropped 6¾ cents to $11.64 per bushel. May Chicago wheat declined 4½ cents, closing at $5.37¼. Meanwhile May soybean oil climbed 89 points to 62.74 cents per pound.
Forecast
Light snow is possible through Monday evening across Delmarva with temperatures around 37°. Tonight expect rain and snow likely with lows near 30°. Tuesday brings light rain with highs reaching 45°. Rain continues Tuesday night with temperatures holding around 41°.
This article is based on the Delmarva Farm Report Update Evening Edition, March 2, 2026. Hosted by Tom Bradley.
